The Lord was testing Solomon. He placed in his mind a desire for the things that would enable him to rule wisely the people of Israel.... [Verses 7-9 quoted.] It was such a prayer as this that Solomon was continually to offer in the days of exaltation and glory awaiting him. And thus those who today are standing in positions of trust in the Lord’s work are to pray. Let them beware of lifting up their hearts unto vanity. Only the prayers of those whose hearts are not filled with self-exaltation and haughtiness will the Lord hear. [Isaiah 58:9 quoted.]{2BC 1026.2}

Herren prøvede Salomon. Han satte et ønske i hans sind, efter ting så han vil kunne herske klogt over Israels folk. . . . . [Vers 7-9 citeret.] Det var en sådan bøn som den at Salomon hele tiden sendte op under hans ophøjelses- og herlighedstid. Og således skal dem som i dag er i betroede stillinger i Herrens værk, kunne bede. Lad dem passe på at de ikke opløfter deres hjerter i forfængelighed. Kun deres bønner, hvis hjerter ikke er fyldt med selvophøjelse og hovmod vil Herren lytte på. [Es. 58,9 citeret.]